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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 291.74 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 291.74 and 84.85 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 291.74 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/291.74 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 291.74 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 24,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753.62/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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