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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 268.50 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 268.50 and 142.18 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 268.50 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/268.50 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 268.50 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 38,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175.33/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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