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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 291.83 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 291.83 and 154.40 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 291.83 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/291.83 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 291.83 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 45,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,056.32/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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