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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 268.15 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 268.15 and 111.44 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 268.15 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/268.15 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 268.15 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 29,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882.02/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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