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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 293.62 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 293.62 and 187.47 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 293.62 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/293.62 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 293.62 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 55,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,044.94/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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