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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.89, 268.94 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.89, 268.94 and 112.01 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.89 : 268.94 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.89/268.94 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.89x = 268.94 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.89x = 30,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,124.07/194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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