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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 291.38 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 291.38 and 129.47 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 291.38 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/291.38 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 291.38 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 37,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722.86/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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