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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 268.62 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 268.62 and 151.04 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 268.62 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/268.62 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 268.62 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 40,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572.36/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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