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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.28 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.28 and 154.28 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.28 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.28 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.28 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 45,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092.96/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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