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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 291.40 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 291.40 and 183.54 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 291.40 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/291.40 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 291.40 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 53,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,483.56/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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