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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 290.19 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 290.19 and 183.78 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 290.19 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/290.19 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 290.19 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 53,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,331.12/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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