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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 268.20 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 268.20 and 135.31 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 268.20 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/268.20 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 268.20 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 36,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,290.14/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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