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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 269.13 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 269.13 and 155.86 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 269.13 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/269.13 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 269.13 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 41,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,946.60/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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