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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 268.48 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 268.48 and 135.52 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 268.48 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/268.48 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 268.48 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 36,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,384.41/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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