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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 290.35 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 290.35 and 159.82 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 290.35 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/290.35 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 290.35 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 46,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,402.94/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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