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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 268.32 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 268.32 and 128.86 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 268.32 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/268.32 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 268.32 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 34,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575.72/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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