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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 268.35 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 268.35 and 111.55 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 268.35 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/268.35 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 268.35 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 29,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,934.44/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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