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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 268.65 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 268.65 and 152.69 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 268.65 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/268.65 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 268.65 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 41,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020.84/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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