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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 291.04 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 291.04 and 156.22 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 291.04 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/291.04 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 291.04 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 45,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.27/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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