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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.25 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.25 and 145.34 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.25 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.25 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.25 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 42,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184.94/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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