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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 267.87 and 128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 267.87 and 128.71 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 267.87 = 128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/267.87 = 128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 267.87 × 128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 34,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,477.55/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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