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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 290.91 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 290.91 and 181.13 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 290.91 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/290.91 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 290.91 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 52,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692.84/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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