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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 268.79 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 268.79 and 107.45 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 268.79 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/268.79 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 268.79 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 28,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881.49/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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