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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 290.81 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 290.81 and 124.75 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 290.81 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/290.81 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 290.81 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 36,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,278.55/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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