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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 290.78 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 290.78 and 102.49 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 290.78 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/290.78 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 290.78 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 29,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800.08/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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