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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 267.40 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 267.40 and 186.88 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 267.40 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/267.40 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 267.40 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 49,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,971.71/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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