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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 291.24 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 291.24 and 150.85 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 291.24 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/291.24 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 291.24 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 43,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,932.83/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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