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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 292.38 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 292.38 and 191.58 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 292.38 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/292.38 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 292.38 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 56,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,014.16/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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