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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 292.77 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 292.77 and 154.59 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 292.77 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/292.77 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 292.77 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 45,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,259.31/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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