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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 292.83 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 292.83 and 179.62 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 292.83 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/292.83 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 292.83 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 52,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,598.12/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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