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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.52 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.52 and 183.12 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.52 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.52 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.52 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 53,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,200.02/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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