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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 269.01 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 269.01 and 135.72 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 269.01 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/269.01 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 269.01 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 36,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,509.66/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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