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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 269.03 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 269.03 and 159.64 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 269.03 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/269.03 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 269.03 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 42,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,948.22/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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