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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 290.04 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 290.04 and 152.72 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 290.04 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/290.04 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 290.04 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 44,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,294.91/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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