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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 291.74 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 291.74 and 191.32 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 291.74 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/291.74 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 291.74 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 55,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814.01/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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