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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.06, 267.55 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.06, 267.55 and 158.96 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.06 : 267.55 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.06/267.55 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.06x = 267.55 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.06x = 42,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528.01/194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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