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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 291.12 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 291.12 and 129.20 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 291.12 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/291.12 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 291.12 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 37,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,612.70/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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