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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 268.02 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 268.02 and 115.52 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 268.02 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/268.02 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 268.02 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 30,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,960.33/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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