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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 268.68 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 268.68 and 184.88 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 268.68 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/268.68 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 268.68 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 49,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674.92/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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