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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 290.19 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 290.19 and 152.86 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 290.19 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/290.19 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 290.19 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 44,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358.44/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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