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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 268.61 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 268.61 and 193.15 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 268.61 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/268.61 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 268.61 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 51,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,882.02/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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