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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 268.75 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 268.75 and 111.85 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 268.75 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/268.75 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 268.75 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 30,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059.74/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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