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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 290.57 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 290.57 and 124.81 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 290.57 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/290.57 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 290.57 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 36,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264.69/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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