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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 268.63 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 268.63 and 158.09 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 268.63 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/268.63 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 268.63 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 42,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465.98/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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