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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 289.38 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 289.38 and 183.33 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 289.38 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/289.38 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 289.38 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 53,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052.04/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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