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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 269 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 269 and 162.06 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 269 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/269 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 269 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 43,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594.14/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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