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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 290.94 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 290.94 and 121.88 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 290.94 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/290.94 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 290.94 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 35,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,459.77/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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