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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 267.70 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 267.70 and 131.86 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 267.70 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/267.70 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 267.70 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 35,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.92/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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