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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 291.40 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 291.40 and 102.97 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 291.40 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/291.40 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 291.40 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 30,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005.46/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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