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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.08 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.08 and 187.18 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.08 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.08 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.08 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 54,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484.35/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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