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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 289.98 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 289.98 and 157.50 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 289.98 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/289.98 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 289.98 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 45,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671.85/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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