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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 293.63 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 293.63 and 155.51 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 293.63 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/293.63 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 293.63 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 45,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,660.16/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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