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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 269.03 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 269.03 and 136.77 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 269.03 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/269.03 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 269.03 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 36,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,795.23/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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