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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 268.10 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 268.10 and 124.34 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 268.10 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/268.10 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 268.10 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 33,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,335.41/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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