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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 268.74 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 268.74 and 158.04 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 268.74 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/268.74 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 268.74 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 42,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,471.67/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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