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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 267.32 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 267.32 and 182.60 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 267.32 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/267.32 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 267.32 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 48,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,811.75/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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