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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.01, 291.06 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.01, 291.06 and 158.28 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.01 : 291.06 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.01/291.06 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.01x = 291.06 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.01x = 46,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,068.98/194.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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