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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 290.36 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 290.36 and 159.56 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 290.36 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/290.36 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 290.36 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 46,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329.84/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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