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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.94 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.94 and 154.64 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.94 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.94 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.94 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 45,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,300.24/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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