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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.41, 268.29 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.41, 268.29 and 107.09 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.41 : 268.29 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.41/268.29 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.41x = 268.29 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.41x = 28,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,731.18/194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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