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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 292.10 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 292.10 and 130.41 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 292.10 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/292.10 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 292.10 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 38,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092.11/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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