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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 291.17 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 291.17 and 184.16 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 291.17 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/291.17 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 291.17 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 53,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,619.49/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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