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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.76 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.76 and 153.76 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.76 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.76 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.76 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 44,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,861.02/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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