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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.50 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.50 and 165.88 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.50 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.50 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.50 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 44,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,538.78/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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