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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291.17 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291.17 and 153.46 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291.17 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291.17 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291.17 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 44,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682.95/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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