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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 290.76 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 290.76 and 102.72 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 290.76 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/290.76 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 290.76 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 29,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866.87/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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