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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.57 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.57 and 184.65 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.57 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.57 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.57 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 53,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,836.61/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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