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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 294.26 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 294.26 and 155.61 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 294.26 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/294.26 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 294.26 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 45,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,789.02/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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