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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 291.66 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 291.66 and 84.79 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 291.66 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/291.66 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 291.66 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 24,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729.85/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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