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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 268.29 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 268.29 and 159.86 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 268.29 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/268.29 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 268.29 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 42,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888.84/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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