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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 289.65 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 289.65 and 150.02 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 289.65 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/289.65 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 289.65 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 43,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453.29/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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