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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 268.80 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 268.80 and 143.04 is: 197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 268.80 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/268.80 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 268.80 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 38,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449.15/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.30

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