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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.10 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.10 and 153.31 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.10 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.10 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.10 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 44,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475.23/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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