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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 268.12 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 268.12 and 155.44 is: 214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 268.12 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/268.12 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 268.12 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 41,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,676.57/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.56

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