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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 291.84 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 291.84 and 189.92 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 291.84 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/291.84 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 291.84 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 55,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,426.25/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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