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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 291.96 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 291.96 and 185.38 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 291.96 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/291.96 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 291.96 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 54,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122.81/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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