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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 289.98 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 289.98 and 154.91 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 289.98 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/289.98 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 289.98 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 44,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921.53/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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