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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 290.46 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 290.46 and 145.68 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 290.46 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/290.46 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 290.46 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 42,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314.21/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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