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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 267.97 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 267.97 and 115.54 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 267.97 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/267.97 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 267.97 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 30,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961.25/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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