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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.33, 294.80 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.33, 294.80 and 156.09 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.33 : 294.80 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.33/294.80 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.33x = 294.80 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.33x = 46,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,014.99/196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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