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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.45 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.45 and 102.81 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.45 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.45 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.45 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 29,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.97/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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