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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 292.37 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 292.37 and 186.05 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 292.37 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/292.37 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 292.37 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 54,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394.69/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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