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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.35, 292.64 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.35, 292.64 and 156.78 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.35 : 292.64 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.35/292.64 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.35x = 292.64 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.35x = 45,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,879.32/195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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