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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.45 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.45 and 121.98 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.45 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.45 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.45 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 35,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,551.07/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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