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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 291.07 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 291.07 and 153.89 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 291.07 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/291.07 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 291.07 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 44,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,792.76/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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