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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.16 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.16 and 154.26 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.16 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.16 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.16 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 44,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,605.82/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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