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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 267.96 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 267.96 and 181.96 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 267.96 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/267.96 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 267.96 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 48,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758.00/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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