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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 291.90 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 291.90 and 154.19 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 291.90 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/291.90 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 291.90 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 45,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,008.06/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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