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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 268.44 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 268.44 and 175.44 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 268.44 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/268.44 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 268.44 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 47,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,095.11/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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