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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 268.40 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 268.40 and 111.61 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 268.40 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/268.40 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 268.40 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 29,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,954.22/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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