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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 268.78 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 268.78 and 142.46 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 268.78 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/268.78 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 268.78 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 38,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290.40/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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