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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 268.27 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 268.27 and 131.45 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 268.27 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/268.27 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 268.27 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 35,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.42/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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