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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 268.84 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 268.84 and 107.50 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 268.84 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/268.84 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 268.84 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 28,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898.96/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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