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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 268.21 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 268.21 and 111.48 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 268.21 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/268.21 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 268.21 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 29,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900.05/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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