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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 290.25 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 290.25 and 145.13 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 290.25 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/290.25 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 290.25 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 42,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122.53/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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