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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 292.32 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 292.32 and 189.66 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 292.32 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/292.32 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 292.32 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 55,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,441.41/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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