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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.77 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.77 and 126.54 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.77 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.77 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.77 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 36,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920.58/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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