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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.52 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.52 and 183.87 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.52 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.52 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.52 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 49,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,371.85/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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