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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 268.19 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 268.19 and 161.52 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 268.19 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/268.19 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 268.19 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 43,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318.05/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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