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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 268.58 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 268.58 and 111.74 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 268.58 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/268.58 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 268.58 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 30,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011.13/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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