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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.96 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.96 and 191.85 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.96 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.96 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.96 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 56,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012.53/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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