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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 293.28 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 293.28 and 157.14 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 293.28 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/293.28 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 293.28 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 46,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086.02/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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