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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 291.72 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 291.72 and 153.92 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 291.72 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/291.72 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 291.72 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 44,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.54/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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