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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291.15 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291.15 and 182.10 is: 273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291.15 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291.15 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291.15 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 53,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,018.42/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.15

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