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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.49 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.49 and 187.43 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.49 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.49 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.49 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 54,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,819.00/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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