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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.79 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.79 and 111.85 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.79 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.79 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.79 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 30,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062.93/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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