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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 291.48 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 291.48 and 129.25 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 291.48 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/291.48 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 291.48 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 37,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673.79/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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