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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 291.26 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 291.26 and 103.08 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 291.26 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/291.26 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 291.26 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 30,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,023.08/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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