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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 291.87 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 291.87 and 86.31 is: 129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 291.87 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/291.87 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 291.87 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 25,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191.30/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.55

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