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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 264.78 and 129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 264.78 and 129.79 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 264.78 = 129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/264.78 = 129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 264.78 × 129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 34,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,365.80/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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