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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.25, 290.10 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.25, 290.10 and 152.70 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.25 : 290.10 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.25/290.10 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.25x = 290.10 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.25x = 44,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297.75/193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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