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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 290.42 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 290.42 and 182.32 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 290.42 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/290.42 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 290.42 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 52,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,949.37/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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