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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 268.92 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 268.92 and 136.80 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 268.92 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/268.92 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 268.92 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 36,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,788.26/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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