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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 267.66 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 267.66 and 159.18 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 267.66 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/267.66 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 267.66 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 42,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.12/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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