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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 268.28 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 268.28 and 115.69 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 268.28 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/268.28 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 268.28 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 31,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035.97/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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