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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.09 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.09 and 147.69 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.09 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.09 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.09 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 42,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843.76/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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