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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 290.30 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 290.30 and 145.41 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 290.30 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/290.30 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 290.30 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 42,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211.80/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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