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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 268.17 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 268.17 and 115.67 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 268.17 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/268.17 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 268.17 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 31,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,017.88/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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