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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 293.41 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 293.41 and 181.83 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 293.41 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/293.41 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 293.41 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 53,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,350.74/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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