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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.17 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.17 and 162.63 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.17 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.17 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.17 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 47,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027.72/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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