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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 267.86 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 267.86 and 135.19 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 267.86 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/267.86 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 267.86 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 36,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,209.98/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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