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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 268.17 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 268.17 and 111.45 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 268.17 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/268.17 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 268.17 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 29,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887.55/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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