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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 290.27 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 290.27 and 175.63 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 290.27 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/290.27 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 290.27 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 50,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980.12/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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