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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 291.90 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 291.90 and 189.17 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 291.90 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/291.90 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 291.90 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 55,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,217.99/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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