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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.47 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.47 and 187.43 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.47 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.47 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.47 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 54,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,627.83/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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