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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292.78 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292.78 and 156.44 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292.78 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292.78 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292.78 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 45,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,802.50/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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