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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 290.87 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 290.87 and 153.82 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 290.87 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/290.87 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 290.87 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 44,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,741.62/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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