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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 289.80 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 289.80 and 156.96 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 289.80 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/289.80 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 289.80 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 45,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487.01/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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