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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.89, 268.85 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.89, 268.85 and 142.35 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.89 : 268.85 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.89/268.85 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.89x = 268.85 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.89x = 38,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271.15/194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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