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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 268.54 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 268.54 and 111.73 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 268.54 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/268.54 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 268.54 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 30,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003.02/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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