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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 291.87 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 291.87 and 151.71 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 291.87 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/291.87 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 291.87 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 44,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279.60/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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