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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 291.30 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 291.30 and 85.99 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 291.30 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/291.30 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 291.30 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 25,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048.89/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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