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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 290.82 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 290.82 and 190.22 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 290.82 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/290.82 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 290.82 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 55,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319.78/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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