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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 289.14 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 289.14 and 185.08 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 289.14 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/289.14 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 289.14 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 53,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514.03/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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