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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 268.86 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 268.86 and 111.95 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 268.86 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/268.86 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 268.86 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 30,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098.88/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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