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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 268.31 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 268.31 and 124.44 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 268.31 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/268.31 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 268.31 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 33,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,387.80/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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