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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.06, 290.88 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.06, 290.88 and 121.94 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.06 : 290.88 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.06/290.88 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.06x = 290.88 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.06x = 35,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.91/194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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