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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 268.43 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 268.43 and 147.72 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 268.43 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/268.43 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 268.43 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 39,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,652.48/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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