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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 267.70 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 267.70 and 159.05 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 267.70 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/267.70 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 267.70 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 42,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575.95/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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