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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 267.95 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 267.95 and 128.74 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 267.95 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/267.95 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 267.95 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 34,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495.88/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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