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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 268.14 and 142.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 268.14 and 142.33 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 268.14 = 142.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/268.14 = 142.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 268.14 × 142.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 38,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164.37/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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