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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 268.08 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 268.08 and 136.10 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 268.08 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/268.08 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 268.08 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 36,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,485.69/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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