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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 291.66 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 291.66 and 186.46 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 291.66 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/291.66 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 291.66 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 54,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382.92/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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