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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.01, 291.90 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.01, 291.90 and 156.23 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.01 : 291.90 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.01/291.90 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.01x = 291.90 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.01x = 45,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,603.76/195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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