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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 290.73 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 290.73 and 158.88 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 290.73 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/290.73 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 290.73 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 46,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191.18/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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