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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 294.03 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 294.03 and 155.43 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 294.03 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/294.03 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 294.03 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 45,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701.08/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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