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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 268.92 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 268.92 and 151.20 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 268.92 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/268.92 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 268.92 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 40,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660.70/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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