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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 268.82 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 268.82 and 168.31 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 268.82 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/268.82 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 268.82 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 45,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,245.09/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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