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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 290.37 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 290.37 and 181.49 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 290.37 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/290.37 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 290.37 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 52,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699.71/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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