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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 290.02 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 290.02 and 188.56 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 290.02 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/290.02 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 290.02 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 54,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686.17/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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