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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 290.57 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 290.57 and 153.42 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 290.57 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/290.57 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 290.57 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 44,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579.25/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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