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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 268.64 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 268.64 and 135.63 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 268.64 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/268.64 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 268.64 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 36,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434.47/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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