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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 289.31 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 289.31 and 154.46 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 289.31 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/289.31 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 289.31 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 44,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684.60/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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