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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.41 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.41 and 154.46 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.41 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.41 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.41 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 45,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165.65/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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