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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 289.91 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 289.91 and 183.30 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 289.91 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/289.91 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 289.91 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 53,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139.59/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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