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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 268.80 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 268.80 and 169 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 268.80 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/268.80 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 268.80 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 45,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427.20/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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