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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 290.13 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 290.13 and 183.90 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 290.13 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/290.13 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 290.13 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 53,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,354.91/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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