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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 291.39 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 291.39 and 158.42 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 291.39 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/291.39 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 291.39 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 46,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,162.00/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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