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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.86 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.86 and 103.20 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.86 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.86 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.86 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 30,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119.95/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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