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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 289.86 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 289.86 and 147.53 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 289.86 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/289.86 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 289.86 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 42,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763.05/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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