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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 292.14 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 292.14 and 184.28 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 292.14 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/292.14 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 292.14 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 53,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,835.56/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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