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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 268.85 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 268.85 and 111.87 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 268.85 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/268.85 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 268.85 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 30,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075.69/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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