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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 268.12 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 268.12 and 135.76 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 268.12 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/268.12 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 268.12 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 36,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399.97/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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