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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.04 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.04 and 159.36 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.04 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.04 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.04 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 46,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220.77/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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