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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 268 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 268 and 152.88 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 268 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/268 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 268 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 40,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,971.84/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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