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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 268.60 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 268.60 and 153.64 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 268.60 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/268.60 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 268.60 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 41,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267.70/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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