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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 289.95 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 289.95 and 163.13 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 289.95 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/289.95 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 289.95 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 47,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299.54/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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