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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.04 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.04 and 129.21 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.04 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.04 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.04 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 37,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,605.28/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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