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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 292.08 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 292.08 and 154.09 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 292.08 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/292.08 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 292.08 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 45,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005.15/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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