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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 289.98 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 289.98 and 188.94 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 289.98 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/289.98 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 289.98 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 54,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788.82/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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