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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 291.40 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 291.40 and 155.76 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 291.40 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/291.40 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 291.40 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 45,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,388.46/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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