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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 291.18 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 291.18 and 153.72 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 291.18 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/291.18 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 291.18 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 44,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,760.19/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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