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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.03, 267.78 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.03, 267.78 and 124.10 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.03 : 267.78 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.03/267.78 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.03x = 267.78 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.03x = 33,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,231.50/194.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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