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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 268.08 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 268.08 and 126.94 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 268.08 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/268.08 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 268.08 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 34,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028.42/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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