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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 290.28 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 290.28 and 121.52 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 290.28 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/290.28 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 290.28 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 35,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,274.83/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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