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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 291.66 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 291.66 and 181.39 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 291.66 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/291.66 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 291.66 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 52,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,904.21/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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