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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 289.94 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 289.94 and 150.21 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 289.94 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/289.94 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 289.94 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 43,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.14/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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