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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 289.94 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 289.94 and 145.52 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 289.94 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/289.94 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 289.94 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 42,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192.07/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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