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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 292.01 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 292.01 and 157.95 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 292.01 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/292.01 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 292.01 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 46,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122.19/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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