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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 268.25 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 268.25 and 179.67 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 268.25 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/268.25 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 268.25 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 48,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,196.48/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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