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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 267.96 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 267.96 and 124.22 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 267.96 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/267.96 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 267.96 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 33,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,284.03/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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