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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 291.80 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 291.80 and 103.50 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 291.80 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/291.80 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 291.80 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 30,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201.56/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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