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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 268.20 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 268.20 and 111.50 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 268.20 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/268.20 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 268.20 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 29,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902.96/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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