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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 267.72 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 267.72 and 163.43 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 267.72 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/267.72 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 267.72 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 43,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754.96/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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