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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 267.28 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 267.28 and 168.26 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 267.28 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/267.28 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 267.28 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 44,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,972.53/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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