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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 268.51 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 268.51 and 111.68 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 268.51 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/268.51 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 268.51 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 29,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987.20/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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