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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 291.20 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 291.20 and 155.64 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 291.20 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/291.20 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 291.20 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 45,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322.37/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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