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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.49 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.49 and 155.53 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.49 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.49 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.49 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 45,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,179.91/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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