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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 292.12 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 292.12 and 152.08 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 292.12 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/292.12 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 292.12 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 44,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,425.61/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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