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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 291.95 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 291.95 and 185.76 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 291.95 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/291.95 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 291.95 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 54,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231.70/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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