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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 291.71 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 291.71 and 191.35 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 291.71 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/291.71 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 291.71 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 55,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,816.66/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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