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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 292.49 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 292.49 and 193.38 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 292.49 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/292.49 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 292.49 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 56,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561.72/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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