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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 281.70 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 281.70 and 194.40 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 281.70 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/281.70 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 281.70 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 54,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762.48/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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