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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 289.62 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 289.62 and 187.02 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 289.62 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/289.62 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 289.62 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 54,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,164.73/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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