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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 289.94 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 289.94 and 147.72 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 289.94 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/289.94 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 289.94 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 42,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,829.20/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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