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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 291.60 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 291.60 and 153.90 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 291.60 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/291.60 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 291.60 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 44,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,877.24/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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