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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 290.82 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 290.82 and 85.70 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 290.82 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/290.82 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 290.82 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 24,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923.27/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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