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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.11 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.11 and 186.41 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.11 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.11 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.11 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 54,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,079.41/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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