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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 268.42 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 268.42 and 110.49 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 268.42 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/268.42 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 268.42 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 29,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,657.73/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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