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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 289.32 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 289.32 and 147.78 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 289.32 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/289.32 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 289.32 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 42,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755.71/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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