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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 291.79 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 291.79 and 156.01 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 291.79 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/291.79 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 291.79 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 45,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,521.38/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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