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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 291.29 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 291.29 and 156.14 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 291.29 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/291.29 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 291.29 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 45,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,479.78/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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