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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 268.36 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 268.36 and 159.80 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 268.36 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/268.36 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 268.36 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 42,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882.19/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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