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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 268.61 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 268.61 and 142.44 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 268.61 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/268.61 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 268.61 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 38,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260.10/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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