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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 268.92 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 268.92 and 151.23 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 268.92 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/268.92 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 268.92 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 40,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668.77/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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