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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.09, 291.87 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.09, 291.87 and 155.14 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.09 : 291.87 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.09/291.87 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.09x = 291.87 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.09x = 45,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279.98/194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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