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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 291.43 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 291.43 and 156.68 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 291.43 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/291.43 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 291.43 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 45,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,660.55/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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