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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 292.06 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 292.06 and 185.50 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 292.06 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/292.06 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 292.06 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 54,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.73/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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