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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 267.78 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 267.78 and 183.50 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 267.78 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/267.78 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 267.78 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 49,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137.63/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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