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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 268.44 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 268.44 and 136.28 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 268.44 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/268.44 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 268.44 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 36,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,583.00/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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