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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 268.05 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 268.05 and 181.15 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 268.05 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/268.05 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 268.05 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 48,557.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.26/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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