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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 267.74 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 267.74 and 115.35 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 267.74 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/267.74 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 267.74 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 30,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883.41/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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