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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 291.03 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 291.03 and 159.61 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 291.03 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/291.03 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 291.03 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 46,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,451.30/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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