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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 290.16 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 290.16 and 150.16 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 290.16 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/290.16 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 290.16 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 43,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.43/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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