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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 268.87 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 268.87 and 106.31 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 268.87 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/268.87 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 268.87 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 28,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584.18/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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