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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 290.50 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 290.50 and 155.32 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 290.50 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/290.50 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 290.50 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 45,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120.46/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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