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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 290.96 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 290.96 and 150.86 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 290.96 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/290.96 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 290.96 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 43,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894.23/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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