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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 268.76 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 268.76 and 157.87 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 268.76 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/268.76 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 268.76 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 42,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428.98/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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