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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 268.48 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 268.48 and 130.76 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 268.48 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/268.48 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 268.48 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 35,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.79/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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