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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 291.56 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 291.56 and 153.86 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 291.56 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/291.56 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 291.56 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 44,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857.19/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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