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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 290.91 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 290.91 and 150.66 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 290.91 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/290.91 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 290.91 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 43,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.50/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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