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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 290.19 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 290.19 and 152.91 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 290.19 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/290.19 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 290.19 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 44,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373.68/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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