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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 291.03 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 291.03 and 183.35 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 291.03 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/291.03 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 291.03 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 53,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,360.35/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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