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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 291.67 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 291.67 and 189 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 291.67 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/291.67 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 291.67 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 55,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125.16/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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