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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 289.49 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 289.49 and 147.51 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 289.49 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/289.49 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 289.49 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 42,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,701.93/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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