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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 268.13 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 268.13 and 111.40 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 268.13 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/268.13 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 268.13 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 29,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869.68/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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