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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 289.98 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 289.98 and 147.85 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 289.98 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/289.98 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 289.98 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 42,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,873.54/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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