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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 268.41 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 268.41 and 157.40 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 268.41 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/268.41 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 268.41 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 42,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,247.73/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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