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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 268.22 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 268.22 and 123.46 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 268.22 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/268.22 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 268.22 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 33,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,114.08/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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