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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 290.84 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 290.84 and 141.60 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 290.84 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/290.84 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 290.84 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 41,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182.94/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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