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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 290.04 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 290.04 and 145.20 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 290.04 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/290.04 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 290.04 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 42,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113.81/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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