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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 267.98 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 267.98 and 136 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 267.98 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/267.98 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 267.98 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 36,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,445.28/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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