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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 268.83 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 268.83 and 159.50 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 268.83 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/268.83 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 268.83 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 42,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,879.66/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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