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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 268.26 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 268.26 and 124.48 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 268.26 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/268.26 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 268.26 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 33,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,393.00/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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