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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 289.92 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 289.92 and 186.28 is: 279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 289.92 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/289.92 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 289.92 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 54,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006.30/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.10

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