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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 290.84 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 290.84 and 189.32 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 290.84 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/290.84 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 290.84 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 55,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,061.83/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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