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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291.21 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291.21 and 85.98 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291.21 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291.21 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291.21 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 25,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038.24/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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