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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 268.88 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 268.88 and 111.96 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 268.88 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/268.88 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 268.88 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 30,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,103.80/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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