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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 267.91 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 267.91 and 186.91 is: 257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 267.91 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/267.91 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 267.91 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 50,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073.92/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.58

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