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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 268.49 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 268.49 and 115.92 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 268.49 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/268.49 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 268.49 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 31,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.78/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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