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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 289.17 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 289.17 and 161.19 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 289.17 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/289.17 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 289.17 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 46,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,611.31/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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