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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 268.46 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 268.46 and 129.08 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 268.46 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/268.46 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 268.46 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 34,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,650.83/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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