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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 288.98 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 288.98 and 182 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 288.98 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/288.98 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 288.98 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 52,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594.36/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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