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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 292.86 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 292.86 and 182.04 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 292.86 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/292.86 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 292.86 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 53,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312.23/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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