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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 267.72 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 267.72 and 181.68 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 267.72 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/267.72 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 267.72 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 48,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,639.37/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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