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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 290.83 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 290.83 and 102.77 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 290.83 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/290.83 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 290.83 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 29,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887.14/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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