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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 292.50 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 292.50 and 179.53 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 292.50 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/292.50 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 292.50 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 52,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,511.63/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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