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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 268.53 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 268.53 and 115.88 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 268.53 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/268.53 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 268.53 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 31,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117.26/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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