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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 267.60 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 267.60 and 150.40 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 267.60 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/267.60 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 267.60 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 40,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,247.04/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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