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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 269.12 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 269.12 and 156.27 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 269.12 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/269.12 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 269.12 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 42,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055.38/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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