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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 290.58 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 290.58 and 121.96 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 290.58 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/290.58 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 290.58 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 35,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439.14/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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