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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 267.91 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 267.91 and 181.85 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 267.91 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/267.91 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 267.91 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 48,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717.64/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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