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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.41, 268.67 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.41, 268.67 and 147.76 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.41 : 268.67 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.41/268.67 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.41x = 268.67 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.41x = 39,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.68/194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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