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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.50 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.50 and 103.26 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.50 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.50 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.50 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 30,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,100.29/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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