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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 290.78 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 290.78 and 150.86 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 290.78 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/290.78 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 290.78 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 43,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868.82/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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