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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 264.17 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 264.17 and 129.65 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 264.17 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/264.17 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 264.17 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 34,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.67/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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