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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 268.90 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 268.90 and 111.98 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 268.90 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/268.90 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 268.90 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 30,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111.42/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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