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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 290.22 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 290.22 and 189.88 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 290.22 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/290.22 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 290.22 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 55,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,106.97/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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