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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 268.42 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 268.42 and 159.20 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 268.42 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/268.42 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 268.42 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 42,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733.99/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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