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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 291.97 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 291.97 and 179.96 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 291.97 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/291.97 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 291.97 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 52,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,541.69/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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