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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 290.10 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 290.10 and 145.32 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 290.10 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/290.10 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 290.10 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 42,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157.33/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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