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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 268.35 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 268.35 and 165.57 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 268.35 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/268.35 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 268.35 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 44,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430.71/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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