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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 268.26 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 268.26 and 141.99 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 268.26 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/268.26 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 268.26 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 38,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090.24/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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