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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 268.73 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 268.73 and 159.43 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 268.73 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/268.73 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 268.73 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 42,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,841.68/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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