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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 290.66 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 290.66 and 155.68 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 290.66 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/290.66 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 290.66 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 45,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249.95/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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