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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 290.25 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 290.25 and 182.50 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 290.25 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/290.25 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 290.25 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 52,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,970.63/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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