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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 268.37 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 268.37 and 136.06 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 268.37 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/268.37 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 268.37 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 36,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,514.42/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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