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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.20 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.20 and 158.82 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.20 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.20 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.20 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 46,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407.20/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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