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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 290.23 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 290.23 and 154.66 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 290.23 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/290.23 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 290.23 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 44,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,886.20/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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