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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 291.36 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 291.36 and 186.08 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 291.36 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/291.36 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 291.36 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 54,216.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,216.27/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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