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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 267.96 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 267.96 and 115.47 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 267.96 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/267.96 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 267.96 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 30,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,941.34/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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