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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 291.56 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 291.56 and 86.08 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 291.56 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/291.56 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 291.56 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 25,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,097.48/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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