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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 268.07 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 268.07 and 179.28 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 268.07 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/268.07 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 268.07 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 48,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059.59/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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