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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 268.14 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 268.14 and 141.91 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 268.14 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/268.14 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 268.14 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 38,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,051.61/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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