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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 290.73 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 290.73 and 191.66 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 290.73 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/290.73 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 290.73 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 55,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,721.31/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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