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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 290.49 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 290.49 and 177.42 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 290.49 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/290.49 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 290.49 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 51,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538.07/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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