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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 268.80 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 268.80 and 142.53 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 268.80 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/268.80 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 268.80 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 38,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,312.06/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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