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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 268.34 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 268.34 and 147.71 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 268.34 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/268.34 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 268.34 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 39,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634.42/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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