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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 291.93 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 291.93 and 154.29 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 291.93 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/291.93 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 291.93 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 45,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,041.88/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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