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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 290.94 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 290.94 and 153.42 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 290.94 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/290.94 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 290.94 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 44,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,634.56/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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