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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 288 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 288 and 187.32 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 288 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/288 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 288 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 53,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948.16/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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