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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 268.55 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 268.55 and 115.89 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 268.55 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/268.55 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 268.55 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 31,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121.11/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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