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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 286.40 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 286.40 and 193.60 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 286.40 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/286.40 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 286.40 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 55,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,447.04/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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