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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 289.98 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 289.98 and 147.73 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 289.98 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/289.98 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 289.98 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 42,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838.75/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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