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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 292.48 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 292.48 and 156.48 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 292.48 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/292.48 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 292.48 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 45,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767.27/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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