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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 290.82 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 290.82 and 183.64 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 290.82 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/290.82 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 290.82 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 53,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,406.18/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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