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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 291.20 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 291.20 and 85.88 is: 128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 291.20 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/291.20 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 291.20 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 25,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008.26/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.80

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