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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 268.48 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 268.48 and 111.65 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 268.48 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/268.48 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 268.48 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 29,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,974.59/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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