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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 289.54 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 289.54 and 155.22 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 289.54 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/289.54 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 289.54 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 44,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942.40/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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