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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 291.52 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 291.52 and 186.56 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 291.52 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/291.52 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 291.52 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 54,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,385.97/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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