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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.66 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.66 and 159.56 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.66 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.66 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.66 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 46,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377.71/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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