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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 289.73 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 289.73 and 147.51 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 289.73 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/289.73 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 289.73 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 42,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737.61/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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