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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 268.98 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 268.98 and 107.57 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 268.98 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/268.98 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 268.98 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 28,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934.45/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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