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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 287.77 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 287.77 and 184.85 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 287.77 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/287.77 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 287.77 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 53,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,195.23/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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