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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 268.38 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 268.38 and 152.42 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 268.38 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/268.38 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 268.38 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 40,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,905.14/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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