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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 290.64 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 290.64 and 147.84 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 290.64 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/290.64 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 290.64 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 42,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,968.22/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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