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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 291.28 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 291.28 and 190.76 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 291.28 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/291.28 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 291.28 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 55,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,564.57/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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