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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 289.98 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 289.98 and 189.99 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 289.98 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/289.98 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 289.98 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 55,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,093.30/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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