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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 289.72 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 289.72 and 183.89 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 289.72 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/289.72 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 289.72 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 53,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,276.61/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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