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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 268.32 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 268.32 and 147.51 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 268.32 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/268.32 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 268.32 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 39,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,579.88/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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