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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 290.07 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 290.07 and 145.45 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 290.07 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/290.07 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 290.07 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 42,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190.68/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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