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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 268.11 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 268.11 and 181.62 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 268.11 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/268.11 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 268.11 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 48,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,694.14/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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