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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.84 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.84 and 183.76 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.84 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.84 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.84 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 53,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,444.76/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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