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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 290.97 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 290.97 and 182.15 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 290.97 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/290.97 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 290.97 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 53,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000.19/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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