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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 268 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 268 and 115.52 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 268 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/268 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 268 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 30,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959.36/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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