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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 268.32 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 268.32 and 129.04 is: 177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 268.32 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/268.32 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 268.32 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 34,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,624.01/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.96

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