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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 291.90 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 291.90 and 188.52 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 291.90 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/291.90 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 291.90 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 55,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,028.99/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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