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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 291.82 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 291.82 and 154.02 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 291.82 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/291.82 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 291.82 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 44,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,946.12/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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