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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 268.64 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 268.64 and 111.78 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 268.64 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/268.64 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 268.64 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 30,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028.58/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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