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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 291.90 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 291.90 and 158.72 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 291.90 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/291.90 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 291.90 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 46,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330.37/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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