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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 267.78 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 267.78 and 128.76 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 267.78 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/267.78 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 267.78 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 34,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478.83/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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