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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 291.13 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 291.13 and 155.88 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 291.13 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/291.13 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 291.13 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 45,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381.34/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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