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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 268.37 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 268.37 and 129.15 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 268.37 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/268.37 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 268.37 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 34,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659.99/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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