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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 268.49 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 268.49 and 136.32 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 268.49 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/268.49 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 268.49 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 36,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.90/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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