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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 268.59 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 268.59 and 182.89 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 268.59 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/268.59 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 268.59 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 49,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122.43/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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