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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 291.66 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 291.66 and 155.96 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 291.66 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/291.66 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 291.66 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 45,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487.29/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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