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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 290.62 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 290.62 and 189.19 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 290.62 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/290.62 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 290.62 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 54,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983.00/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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