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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 289.98 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 289.98 and 191.72 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 289.98 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/289.98 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 289.98 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 55,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594.97/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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