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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 290.33 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 290.33 and 181.46 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 290.33 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/290.33 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 290.33 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 52,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,683.28/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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