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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 293.93 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 293.93 and 152.60 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 293.93 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/293.93 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 293.93 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 44,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853.72/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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