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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 291.16 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 291.16 and 181.66 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 291.16 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/291.16 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 291.16 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 52,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,892.13/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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