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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 267.93 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 267.93 and 168.30 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 267.93 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/267.93 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 267.93 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 45,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092.62/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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