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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 289.84 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 289.84 and 147.57 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 289.84 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/289.84 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 289.84 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 42,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.69/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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