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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 268.29 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 268.29 and 119.70 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 268.29 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/268.29 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 268.29 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 32,114.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114.31/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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