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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 292.04 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 292.04 and 187.40 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 292.04 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/292.04 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 292.04 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 54,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725.90/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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