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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 290.94 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 290.94 and 183.96 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 290.94 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/290.94 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 290.94 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 53,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,521.32/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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