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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 268.20 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 268.20 and 136.08 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 268.20 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/268.20 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 268.20 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 36,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,496.66/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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