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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.98, 269.28 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.98, 269.28 and 151.50 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.98 : 269.28 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.98/269.28 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.98x = 269.28 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.98x = 40,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795.92/194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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