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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 268.76 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 268.76 and 135.84 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 268.76 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/268.76 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 268.76 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 36,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,508.36/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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