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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 289.31 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 289.31 and 193.32 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 289.31 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/289.31 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 289.31 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 55,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,928.44/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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