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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 293.60 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 293.60 and 157.35 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 293.60 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/293.60 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 293.60 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 46,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,197.17/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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