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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.58 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.58 and 154.74 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.58 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.58 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.58 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 45,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273.83/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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