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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 291.44 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 291.44 and 186.19 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 291.44 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/291.44 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 291.44 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 54,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,263.21/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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