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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.39 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.39 and 168.35 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.39 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.39 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.39 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 45,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183.46/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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