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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 291.76 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 291.76 and 129.92 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 291.76 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/291.76 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 291.76 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 37,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,905.46/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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