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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 268.38 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 268.38 and 129.02 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 268.38 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/268.38 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 268.38 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 34,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.39/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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