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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 268.82 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 268.82 and 179.96 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 268.82 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/268.82 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 268.82 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 48,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376.85/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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