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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.21, 289.53 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.21, 289.53 and 145.15 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.21 : 289.53 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.21/289.53 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.21x = 289.53 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.21x = 42,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023.83/193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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