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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 294.03 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 294.03 and 155.32 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 294.03 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/294.03 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 294.03 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 45,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668.00/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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