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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 268.38 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 268.38 and 151.02 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 268.38 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/268.38 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 268.38 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 40,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,530.75/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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