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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.09, 290.90 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.09, 290.90 and 159.46 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.09 : 290.90 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.09/290.90 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.09x = 290.90 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.09x = 46,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,386.59/194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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