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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 290.52 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 290.52 and 153.36 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 290.52 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/290.52 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 290.52 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 44,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554.15/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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