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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 267.72 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 267.72 and 115.34 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 267.72 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/267.72 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 267.72 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 30,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,878.82/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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