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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.54 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.54 and 115.94 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.54 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.54 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.54 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 31,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,134.91/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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