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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 267.96 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 267.96 and 128.80 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 267.96 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/267.96 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 267.96 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 34,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513.25/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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