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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 289.60 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 289.60 and 182.84 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 289.60 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/289.60 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 289.60 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 52,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950.46/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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