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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 292.50 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 292.50 and 183.42 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 292.50 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/292.50 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 292.50 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 53,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650.35/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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