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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 288.43 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 288.43 and 189.84 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 288.43 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/288.43 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 288.43 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 54,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,755.55/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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