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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.36 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.36 and 103.55 is: 155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.36 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.36 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.36 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 30,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,272.35/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.34

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