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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 268.13 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 268.13 and 170.38 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 268.13 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/268.13 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 268.13 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 45,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683.99/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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