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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 292.14 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 292.14 and 191.56 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 292.14 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/292.14 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 292.14 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 55,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962.34/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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