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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.96 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.96 and 159.72 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.96 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.96 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.96 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 46,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,631.85/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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