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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 268.42 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 268.42 and 129.14 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 268.42 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/268.42 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 268.42 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 34,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662.09/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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