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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 268.11 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 268.11 and 159.36 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 268.11 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/268.11 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 268.11 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 42,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725.41/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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