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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 290.16 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 290.16 and 191.52 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 290.16 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/290.16 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 290.16 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 55,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,571.44/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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