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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 290.64 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 290.64 and 186.08 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 290.64 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/290.64 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 290.64 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 54,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082.29/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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