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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 289.92 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 289.92 and 156.92 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 289.92 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/289.92 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 289.92 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 45,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,494.25/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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