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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 291.45 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 291.45 and 186.96 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 291.45 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/291.45 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 291.45 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 54,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,489.49/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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