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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 267.79 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 267.79 and 124.17 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 267.79 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/267.79 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 267.79 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 33,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251.48/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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