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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 267.96 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 267.96 and 157.51 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 267.96 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/267.96 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 267.96 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 42,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206.42/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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