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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 268.83 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 268.83 and 136.56 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 268.83 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/268.83 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 268.83 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 36,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,711.42/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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