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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 294.05 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 294.05 and 155.59 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 294.05 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/294.05 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 294.05 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 45,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,750.89/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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