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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 268.74 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 268.74 and 136.53 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 268.74 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/268.74 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 268.74 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 36,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.07/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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