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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 288.87 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 288.87 and 190.10 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 288.87 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/288.87 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 288.87 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 54,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,913.24/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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