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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 268.13 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 268.13 and 135.17 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 268.13 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/268.13 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 268.13 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 36,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242.46/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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