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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 289.50 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 289.50 and 188.40 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 289.50 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/289.50 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 289.50 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 54,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541.80/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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