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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 291.95 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 291.95 and 86.37 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 291.95 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/291.95 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 291.95 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 25,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,215.72/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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