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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 267.40 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 267.40 and 157.24 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 267.40 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/267.40 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 267.40 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 42,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046.51/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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