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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291.30 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291.30 and 157.65 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291.30 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291.30 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291.30 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 45,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,921.76/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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