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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 268.17 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 268.17 and 147.65 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 268.17 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/268.17 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 268.17 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 39,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595.30/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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