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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 291.20 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 291.20 and 153.64 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 291.20 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/291.20 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 291.20 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 44,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,739.97/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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