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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 268.56 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 268.56 and 136.52 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 268.56 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/268.56 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 268.56 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 36,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,663.81/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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