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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.54 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.54 and 151.32 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.54 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.54 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.54 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 44,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115.83/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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