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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 290.08 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 290.08 and 183.38 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 290.08 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/290.08 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 290.08 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 53,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,194.87/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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