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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 291.36 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 291.36 and 86.02 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 291.36 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/291.36 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 291.36 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 25,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,062.79/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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