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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 290.90 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 290.90 and 147.92 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 290.90 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/290.90 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 290.90 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 43,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,028.84/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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