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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 292.92 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 292.92 and 159.51 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 292.92 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/292.92 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 292.92 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 46,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,723.67/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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