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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 266.04 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 266.04 and 186.90 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 266.04 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/266.04 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 266.04 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 49,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,722.88/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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