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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 268.94 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 268.94 and 142.17 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 268.94 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/268.94 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 268.94 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 38,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235.20/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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