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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 289.72 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 289.72 and 135.96 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 289.72 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/289.72 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 289.72 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 39,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391.59/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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