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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 289.50 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 289.50 and 154.48 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 289.50 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/289.50 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 289.50 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 44,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721.96/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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