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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 265.44 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 265.44 and 194.16 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 265.44 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/265.44 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 265.44 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 51,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,537.83/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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