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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 291.63 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 291.63 and 86.22 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 291.63 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/291.63 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 291.63 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 25,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144.34/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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