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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 268.01 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 268.01 and 135.51 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 268.01 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/268.01 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 268.01 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 36,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,317.36/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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