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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 268.36 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 268.36 and 159.51 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 268.36 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/268.36 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 268.36 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 42,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,805.70/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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