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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 291.75 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 291.75 and 181.24 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 291.75 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/291.75 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 291.75 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 52,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,876.77/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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