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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 268.49 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 268.49 and 115.83 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 268.49 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/268.49 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 268.49 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 31,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,099.16/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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