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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 289.38 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 289.38 and 159.05 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 289.38 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/289.38 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 289.38 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 46,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,024.44/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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