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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 268.11 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 268.11 and 127.80 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 268.11 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/268.11 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 268.11 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 34,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264.46/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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