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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 291.24 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 291.24 and 190.48 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 291.24 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/291.24 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 291.24 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 55,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475.40/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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