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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 289.60 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 289.60 and 182.88 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 289.60 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/289.60 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 289.60 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 52,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,962.05/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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