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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 264.29 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 264.29 and 129.43 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 264.29 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/264.29 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 264.29 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 34,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205.75/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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