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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 268.05 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 268.05 and 115.58 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 268.05 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/268.05 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 268.05 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 30,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,981.22/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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