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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 268.01 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 268.01 and 115.50 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 268.01 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/268.01 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 268.01 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 30,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,955.58/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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