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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 269.16 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 269.16 and 158.12 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 269.16 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/269.16 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 269.16 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 42,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559.58/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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