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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 268.52 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 268.52 and 151.08 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 268.52 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/268.52 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 268.52 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 40,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,568.00/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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