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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 268.44 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 268.44 and 182.16 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 268.44 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/268.44 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 268.44 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 48,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.03/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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