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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 268.11 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 268.11 and 147.50 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 268.11 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/268.11 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 268.11 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 39,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546.90/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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