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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 290.76 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 290.76 and 159.64 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 290.76 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/290.76 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 290.76 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 46,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416.93/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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