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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 292.34 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 292.34 and 184.76 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 292.34 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/292.34 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 292.34 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 54,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012.74/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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