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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.88 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.88 and 155.40 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.88 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.88 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.88 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 45,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668.95/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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