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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 288.48 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 288.48 and 194.43 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 288.48 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/288.48 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 288.48 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 56,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089.17/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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