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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 293.19 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 293.19 and 154.72 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 293.19 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/293.19 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 293.19 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 45,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,362.36/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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