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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 268.86 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 268.86 and 111.96 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 268.86 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/268.86 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 268.86 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 30,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101.57/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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