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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 291.78 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 291.78 and 184.26 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 291.78 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/291.78 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 291.78 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 53,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,763.38/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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