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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 288.98 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 288.98 and 192.20 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 288.98 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/288.98 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 288.98 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 55,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,541.96/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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