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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 268.18 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 268.18 and 111.43 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 268.18 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/268.18 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 268.18 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 29,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883.30/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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