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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 268.26 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 268.26 and 135.96 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 268.26 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/268.26 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 268.26 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 36,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,472.63/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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