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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 268.65 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 268.65 and 182.46 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 268.65 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/268.65 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 268.65 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 49,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,017.88/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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