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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 291.03 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 291.03 and 155.70 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 291.03 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/291.03 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 291.03 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 45,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,313.37/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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