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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 267.78 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 267.78 and 124.16 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 267.78 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/267.78 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 267.78 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 33,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,248.23/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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