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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 288.07 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 288.07 and 183.57 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 288.07 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/288.07 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 288.07 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 52,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880.55/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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