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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 290.46 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 290.46 and 188.96 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 290.46 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/290.46 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 290.46 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 54,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885.32/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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