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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 289.53 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 289.53 and 135.79 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 289.53 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/289.53 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 289.53 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 39,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.28/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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