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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 268.04 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 268.04 and 135.23 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 268.04 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/268.04 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 268.04 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 36,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246.37/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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