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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 290.17 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 290.17 and 154.00 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 290.17 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/290.17 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 290.17 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 44,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687.98/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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