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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 291.69 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 291.69 and 153.72 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 291.69 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/291.69 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 291.69 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 44,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838.59/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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