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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 291.46 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 291.46 and 181.15 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 291.46 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/291.46 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 291.46 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 52,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,797.98/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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