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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.56 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.56 and 159.28 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.56 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.56 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.56 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 42,616.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616.96/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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