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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 288.77 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 288.77 and 159.04 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 288.77 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/288.77 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 288.77 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 45,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925.98/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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