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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 268.64 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 268.64 and 153.16 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 268.64 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/268.64 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 268.64 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 41,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144.90/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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