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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 267.99 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 267.99 and 155.18 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 267.99 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/267.99 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 267.99 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 41,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586.69/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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