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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 291.60 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 291.60 and 154.17 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 291.60 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/291.60 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 291.60 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 44,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,955.97/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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