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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 267.79 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 267.79 and 130.26 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 267.79 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/267.79 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 267.79 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 34,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,882.67/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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