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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 289.78 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 289.78 and 150.68 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 289.78 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/289.78 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 289.78 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 43,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,664.05/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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