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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 268.71 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 268.71 and 111.82 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 268.71 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/268.71 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 268.71 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 30,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047.15/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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