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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 290.43 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 290.43 and 155.21 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 290.43 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/290.43 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 290.43 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 45,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076.19/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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