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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 268.53 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 268.53 and 136.45 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 268.53 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/268.53 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 268.53 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 36,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,639.58/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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