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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 268.92 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 268.92 and 156.24 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 268.92 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/268.92 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 268.92 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 42,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016.06/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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