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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 268.26 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 268.26 and 150.56 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 268.26 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/268.26 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 268.26 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 40,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,389.23/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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