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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 287.92 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 287.92 and 190.18 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 287.92 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/287.92 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 287.92 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 54,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,756.63/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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