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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 290.78 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 290.78 and 128.43 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 290.78 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/290.78 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 290.78 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 37,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,343.10/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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