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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 268.08 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 268.08 and 152.96 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 268.08 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/268.08 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 268.08 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 41,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,005.52/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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