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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 268.52 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 268.52 and 147.78 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 268.52 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/268.52 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 268.52 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 39,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681.15/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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