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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 293.52 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 293.52 and 184.32 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 293.52 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/293.52 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 293.52 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 54,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101.61/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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