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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 268.37 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 268.37 and 157.59 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 268.37 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/268.37 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 268.37 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 42,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292.23/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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