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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 292.56 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 292.56 and 183.78 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 292.56 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/292.56 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 292.56 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 53,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,766.68/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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