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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 267.91 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 267.91 and 114.38 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 267.91 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/267.91 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 267.91 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 30,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643.93/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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