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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 288.03 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 288.03 and 190.78 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 288.03 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/288.03 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 288.03 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 54,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,950.36/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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