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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 268.92 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 268.92 and 147.81 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 268.92 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/268.92 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 268.92 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 39,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,749.07/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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