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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 268.50 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 268.50 and 141.76 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 268.50 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/268.50 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 268.50 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 38,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,060.51/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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