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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 288.05 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 288.05 and 191.08 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 288.05 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/288.05 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 288.05 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 55,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,040.59/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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