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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 268.80 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 268.80 and 165.78 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 268.80 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/268.80 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 268.80 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 44,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561.66/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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