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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 291.12 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 291.12 and 186.18 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 291.12 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/291.12 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 291.12 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 54,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200.72/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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