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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 268.20 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 268.20 and 136.32 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 268.20 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/268.20 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 268.20 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 36,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561.02/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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