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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 268.08 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 268.08 and 136.17 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 268.08 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/268.08 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 268.08 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 36,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,504.45/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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