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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 291.68 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 291.68 and 86.36 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 291.68 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/291.68 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 291.68 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 25,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189.05/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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