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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 269.14 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 269.14 and 157.96 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 269.14 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/269.14 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 269.14 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 42,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,513.35/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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