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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 291.81 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 291.81 and 121.43 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 291.81 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/291.81 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 291.81 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 35,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.49/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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