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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 268.09 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 268.09 and 111.38 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 268.09 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/268.09 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 268.09 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 29,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,858.25/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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