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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 268.44 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 268.44 and 119.92 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 268.44 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/268.44 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 268.44 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 32,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192.37/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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