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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.90 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.90 and 144.80 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.90 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.90 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.90 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 42,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120.14/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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