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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 289.79 and 162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 289.79 and 162.53 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 289.79 = 162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/289.79 = 162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 289.79 × 162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 47,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099.57/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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