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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 291.60 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 291.60 and 86.28 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 291.60 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/291.60 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 291.60 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 25,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159.25/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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