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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 268.79 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 268.79 and 106.26 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 268.79 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/268.79 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 268.79 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 28,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561.63/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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