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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.25, 289.50 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.25, 289.50 and 144.56 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.25 : 289.50 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.25/289.50 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.25x = 289.50 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.25x = 41,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,850.30/193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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