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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 291.62 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 291.62 and 192.79 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 291.62 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/291.62 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 291.62 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 56,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221.17/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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