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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 291.72 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 291.72 and 103.46 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 291.72 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/291.72 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 291.72 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 30,179.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.89/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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