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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.84 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.84 and 103.18 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.84 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.84 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.84 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 30,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112.22/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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