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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 291.62 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 291.62 and 192.51 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 291.62 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/291.62 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 291.62 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 56,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,140.25/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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