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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 289.85 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 289.85 and 152.92 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 289.85 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/289.85 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 289.85 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 44,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,323.86/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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