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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 289.32 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 289.32 and 147.48 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 289.32 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/289.32 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 289.32 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 42,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.91/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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