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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.73 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.73 and 84.82 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.73 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.73 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.73 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 24,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,744.54/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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