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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.99, 268.96 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.99, 268.96 and 165.68 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.99 : 268.96 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.99/268.96 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.99x = 268.96 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.99x = 44,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561.29/194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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