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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 292.41 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 292.41 and 192.81 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 292.41 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/292.41 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 292.41 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 56,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,379.57/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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