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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.78 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.78 and 128.73 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.78 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.78 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.78 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 34,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,471.32/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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