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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 291.28 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 291.28 and 121.36 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 291.28 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/291.28 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 291.28 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 35,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,349.13/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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