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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.40 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.40 and 157.23 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.40 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.40 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.40 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 45,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,659.59/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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