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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 290.79 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 290.79 and 129.66 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 290.79 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/290.79 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 290.79 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 37,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703.83/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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