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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.27 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.27 and 183.71 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.27 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.27 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.27 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 53,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509.21/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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