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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 289.68 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 289.68 and 156.22 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 289.68 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/289.68 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 289.68 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 45,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253.81/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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