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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 289.51 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 289.51 and 186.82 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 289.51 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/289.51 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 289.51 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 54,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085.07/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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