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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 268.56 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 268.56 and 165.30 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 268.56 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/268.56 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 268.56 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 44,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.97/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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