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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 292.51 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 292.51 and 179.90 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 292.51 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/292.51 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 292.51 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 52,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,621.59/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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