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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 268.64 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 268.64 and 182.93 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 268.64 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/268.64 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 268.64 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 49,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140.06/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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