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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 267.98 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 267.98 and 115.52 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 267.98 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/267.98 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 267.98 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 30,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,955.13/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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