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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 291.16 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 291.16 and 129.57 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 291.16 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/291.16 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 291.16 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 37,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724.67/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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