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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.60 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.60 and 126.23 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.60 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.60 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.60 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 36,807.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,807.21/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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