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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 290.43 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 290.43 and 153.22 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 290.43 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/290.43 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 290.43 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 44,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499.68/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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