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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 267.29 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 267.29 and 168.27 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 267.29 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/267.29 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 267.29 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 44,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974.71/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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