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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 291.48 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 291.48 and 153.68 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 291.48 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/291.48 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 291.48 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 44,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794.65/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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