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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 268.40 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 268.40 and 129.02 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 268.40 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/268.40 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 268.40 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 34,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,628.97/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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