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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 290.52 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 290.52 and 153.63 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 290.52 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/290.52 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 290.52 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 44,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,632.59/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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