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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 290.67 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 290.67 and 159.58 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 290.67 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/290.67 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 290.67 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 46,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385.12/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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