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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.94, 293.66 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.94, 293.66 and 159.47 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.94 : 293.66 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.94/293.66 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.94x = 293.66 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.94x = 46,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,827.69/195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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