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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.07, 268.14 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.07, 268.14 and 192.15 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.07 : 268.14 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.07/268.14 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.07x = 268.14 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.07x = 51,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,523.10/194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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