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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 268.04 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 268.04 and 128.90 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 268.04 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/268.04 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 268.04 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 34,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550.36/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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