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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 268.97 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 268.97 and 142.62 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 268.97 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/268.97 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 268.97 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 38,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359.79/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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