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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 291 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 291 and 84.36 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 291 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/291 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 291 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 24,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548.76/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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