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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 293.78 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 293.78 and 157.34 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 293.78 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/293.78 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 293.78 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 46,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221.94/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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