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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 273.40 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 273.40 and 194.90 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 273.40 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/273.40 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 273.40 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 53,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285.66/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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