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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 289.72 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 289.72 and 154.59 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 289.72 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/289.72 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 289.72 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 44,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787.81/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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