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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 291.57 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 291.57 and 189.16 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 291.57 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/291.57 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 291.57 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 55,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153.38/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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