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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 291.82 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 291.82 and 188.12 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 291.82 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/291.82 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 291.82 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 54,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,897.18/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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