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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 267.96 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 267.96 and 142.02 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 267.96 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/267.96 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 267.96 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 38,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055.68/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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