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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 268.23 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 268.23 and 124.47 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 268.23 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/268.23 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 268.23 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 33,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,386.59/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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