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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 290.84 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 290.84 and 184.23 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 290.84 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/290.84 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 290.84 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 53,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581.45/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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