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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 291.83 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 291.83 and 103.37 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 291.83 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/291.83 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 291.83 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 30,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164.49/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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