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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 267.73 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 267.73 and 155.96 is: 214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 267.73 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/267.73 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 267.73 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 41,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755.17/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.30

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