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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 290.88 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 290.88 and 192.87 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 290.88 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/290.88 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 290.88 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 56,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,102.03/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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