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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 291.38 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 291.38 and 102.98 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 291.38 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/291.38 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 291.38 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 30,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,006.53/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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