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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 289.49 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 289.49 and 183.06 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 289.49 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/289.49 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 289.49 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 52,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,993.12/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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