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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 289.86 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 289.86 and 147.54 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 289.86 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/289.86 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 289.86 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 42,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,765.94/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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