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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.51 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.51 and 165.15 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.51 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.51 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.51 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 44,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344.43/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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