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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 290.70 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 290.70 and 155.25 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 290.70 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/290.70 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 290.70 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 45,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.18/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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