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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 268.72 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 268.72 and 111.84 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 268.72 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/268.72 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 268.72 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 30,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,053.64/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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