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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 289.62 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 289.62 and 149.99 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 289.62 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/289.62 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 289.62 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 43,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437.91/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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