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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 291.81 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 291.81 and 103.37 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 291.81 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/291.81 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 291.81 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 30,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164.40/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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