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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.13 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.13 and 156.28 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.13 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.13 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.13 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 45,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,496.68/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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