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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 289.82 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 289.82 and 144.96 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 289.82 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/289.82 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 289.82 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 42,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,012.31/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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