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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 291.78 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 291.78 and 158.98 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 291.78 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/291.78 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 291.78 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 46,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,387.18/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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