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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 290.94 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 290.94 and 178.44 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 290.94 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/290.94 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 290.94 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 51,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,915.33/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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